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Maryam Nawaz Trolled For Dressing Up Like A ‘Bride’ At Her Son’s Wedding

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Discussed less for her political comments and more for her beauty, Maryam Nawaz faced the same situation even during her son’s wedding functions. While good-looking, she is just one of those people who get trolled a lot. These people do not imagine such an adverse reaction for something they would consider normal but often, it doesn’t sit well with the masses.

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Junaid Safdar Wedding functions

Maryam Nawaz’s handsome son who recently became the nation’s crush that too at one of his wedding functions does not seem to be getting married simple. It seems like he has these never-ending wedding functions whose pictures just keep surfacing. Anyway, what we are guessing to be Junaid’s mehendi event, Maryam Nawaz donned a blue dress. She must have imagined the blue to not downplay the bride who weirdly went with red. However, to stand distinctive, the blue overflowed with expensive work.

She did indeed look pretty but in the pictures that she shared where she is standing with her son, she does not even look older than him. People even said that she looked more like she was the bride herself.

Meanwhile, videos and pictures of Junaid’s wife show her to be dressed as incredibly as she could. But compared to Maryam Nawaz, all her prep seems bland, to be honest.

As we already expected, the trolls sharpened their weapons and jumped into the arena to take some jabs.

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Trolls not too happy with Maryam Nawaz

People were not too keen on attacking the politician directly on her Instagram handle. Hence, they chose to troll her on the pictures that were shared by various bloggers. Some acknowledged that Maryam is definitely pretty but the dress was probably not suitable.

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Some, like us, wanted to understand the chronology of events because, well, who wouldn’t?

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Netizens don’t wait to make pretty harsh comments either. One called the facts out as they were. She said that this looks more like Maryam’s wedding than Junaid’s. Others reprimanded her for stealing the daughter-in-law’s spotlight.

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While we may agree to all that (or not), but when it comes to Maryam Nawaz and the spotlight, she doesn’t need to steal it. Junaid’s wife, in fact, should have been forewarned and should brace herself. Why? Because if anything, these comments have told us that this is just the beginning.

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Hasan Ali Refuses To Answer Question Put Forward By Journalist

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Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world. In Pakistan, it is the most played and watched game. You might find a cricket fan in nearly every household here. Many people have an interest in cricket since a young age, developing into a passion later on. The T20 World Cup was quite impressive, especially with Pakistan having a ‘No Loss’ streak. When the dust settled in the semi-finals, we went home to prep for the next T20 World Cup. While no one was to blame for the loss, people tried to pin it on Hasan Ali, including journalists making personal comments.

Twitter was full of support for Hasan Ali. However, on the other end, some people were bashing the player. They made some personal attacks towards him when the match had ended. This is considered quite unprofessional behavior, especially when you are representing an organization. Now, when the journalist appeared in a conference interview of Hasan Ali, he refused to answer any of his questions!

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Hasan Ali Interview Conference

The conference interview went by quite well. Hasan Ali had responded to each person correctly, answering all questions. However, when this journalist began to pose a question, the cricketer requested the next question. This was a move on his end to stop the person from asking any questions. The journalist then began to further pester him on how he should answer. To this, Hasan responded by bringing up the personal attacks that were done on Twitter.

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We find this as quite an impressive move by the cricketer. It shows how he should not succumb to people who wish to smudge his name on social media. No matter how much you resent someone, you cannot attack them on a personal level. You can make a professional statement and act similarly but personal levels are off-limits.

Slamming The Journalist

As seen in the video, the cricketer got quite enraged and frustrated while conversing with the interviewer. The clip has gathered quite a lot of people on Twitter, praising Hasan for the way he acted towards the interviewer. One cannot attack people personally and then expect them to answer their questions. If one wishes to have a good interview, one has to treat the other person with respect.

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That said, we are not sure of what question was going to be asked by the journalist so we cannot speculate or state anything here.

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Alizeh Shah Falls On The Ramp At Bridal Couture Week

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It seems the bad luck of Alizeh Shah won’t leave her side! Not only was the upcoming actress recently heavily criticised, now she faced the most embarrassing event while walking on the ramp. Have you seen what happened? It’s every show-stopper/model’s nightmare!

What Was Going On?

Alizeh Shah was walking the ramp for a designer on Bridal Couture Week, day 3. The actress was decked in a heavy bridal dress in shades of off-white and golden. We can just guess already the dress weighs at least 5 KGS! Moreover, she was also elaborately made up with carefully curled hair and a matha patti! We love the look for sure and believe it sits very well for the rising star.

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What Happened?

Shazia Manzoor had also made an appearance on the ramp and was singing with her legendary voice. Like other artists who come onto the ramp to sing, the singer was being her most entertaining self. In doing so, she kept making Alizeh Shah go round and round until… She fell!

 

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 Alizeh Shah eventually fell because she was being dragged in such heavy clothes. Even after she did fall and Shazia Manzoor picked her up, Shazia Manzoor continued squeezing her and lifting her in the air. A bit absurd no?

What Are People Saying?

The people are extremely annoyed and irritated by the indecency of the people and it also seems unprofessional. Is it a fashion show or a children’s ground where two people are squeezing each other and lifting them in the air? Have a look at what people said:

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Should Actors Be Made Showstoppers?

By making actors showstoppers, models are severely undermined. It is the work and also the achievement of professional models to become showstoppers. Instead of giving them the opportunity, actors are brought in who have no experience whatsoever.

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These actors can be sent the clothes for PR perhaps but calling them on the ramp does nothing amazing. Instead, it might even take away from the clothes a little because no one can carry themself the way a model can.

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Jazz Drive-In Concert Sets New Guinness World Record

Islamabad – 12 December 2021: The Jazz Drive-in Concert has set a new Guinness World Records™ title for the most cars in a Drive-in Music Concert with 1000+ cars. Pakistan’s first ever drive-in concert was organized by Jazz, in collaboration with Active Media at Park View City, Islamabad.

To set the record, more than 1000 cars had to be at the venue for the entire duration of the concert. Cameras were installed across the venue at locations suggested by the Guinness World Records’ supervisors, which allowed them to periodically count the cars in attendance at the event.

“Creating a new world record is a wonderful achievement for us all and it’s heartening to see the enthusiasm shown by the residents of the twin cities to be part of this momentous occasion. As the nation’s lifestyle brand, the idea behind Jazz’s series of drive-in events was to provide Pakistanis alternate entertainment avenues in the new normal,” said Asif Aziz, Chief Commercial Officer, Jazz.

The major attractions at the drive-in concert included a star-studded lineup featuring Atif Aslam, Ali Azmat, and Bilal Khan, and one of the grandest fireworks show ever witnessed in the country. Concertgoers were provided space to park their vehicles in an orderly manner, so they could enjoy the concert from the comfort and safety of their vehicles. JazzCash offered discounts on tickets and a 25 percent discount on food stalls when paid via JazzCash QR Code.

 

Why Did Atif Aslam Leave An Event In Islamabad Midway Performance?

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Pakistan is thoroughly enjoying the return to normalcy with huge events, be it concerts or food festivals. However, the most recent food festival in Islamabad, TastePlus, went horribly wrong and it also resulted in Atif Aslam doing something very shocking. Here’s what went down:

The Event

This event in Islamabad was one of many food festivals being held. It was called TastePLUS and it took place over the past weekend. The event expectedly hosted over 10,000 people and as can be seen, by the videos, it was not enjoyable at all. Even though huge singers like Mustafa Zahid and Atif Aslam were booked for the crowd, the event could not be salvaged.

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What Happened?

The event practically turned into a riot. This was especially unfortunate because people had waited for the event for a long time and Atif Aslam left only 5 minutes into the performance. The video shows that a girl who was harassed came onto the stage as she was crying and she spoke to Atif Aslam about what happened. Thereafter, the singer conferred with his management and walked off the stage.

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The Growing Harassment In Public Events

These public events are showing the incredibly concerning wildness with which men throng themselves onto women. All these events are turning into huge stampedes, riots, and harassment hotspots as stags find a way to enter nonetheless. 

The recent RhythmFest in Lahore was also no different. With no strict control over drugs and alcohol, the event was a disaster, to say the least.

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What Do We Need More Of?

We genuinely need more people like Atif Aslam who refuse to be associated with such events. Moreover, his walking out would definitely have hurt the organizers which will force them to take better measures next time. 

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We also need more events that have separate spaces for women only, for families, and then for stags. Can families and women no longer enjoy any public event?

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Pakistani Born Farmida Bi To Be Global Chair Of Norton Rose Fulbright

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However problematic life might be within the country as fuel prices hike up and the employment rate goes down, seeing people from our country achieving the heights of success is a good feeling indeed. Recently, a Pakistani was made CEO of KFC Global and now, another Pakistani-born is about to head another renowned international organization. Farmida Bi will be heading Norton Rose Fulbright as its Global Chair.

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Global Chair – Norton Rose Fulbright

Farmida Bi from London capital markets and Islamic finance partner, CBE, will take over her role as Global Chair from January 1st, 2022. At Norton Rose Fulbright, Farmida will focus on excelling the client service and encouraging a culture of connectivity and inclusivity throughout all the branches spread across the world.

At this very firm, Farmida had been a chair was for the region Europe, Middle East, and Asia (EMEA). It was a position achieved through elections in 2018 and was to last for three years But earlier this year, she got re-elected for another term. At this position as well, Farmida had focused on global connectivity, social responsibility, inclusivity, and sustainability.

Farmida Bi

Farmida Bi has numerous medals to her name. She has made it to iconic lists such as “Top 20 Most Influential in Legal Services 2021” and “100 Most Influential Women in European Finance” from 2019-2021. Farmida was named in the HERoes Top 100 Role Model List 2020 and 2019. Moreover, she got featured in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 Leaders 2019 as well.

To get more specific, she was amongst Britain’s top five most powerful Muslim women. In 2020, her services to the law and to charity by HM The Queen were as well as, she was recognized as she was made a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE).

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Ready to take charge

Farmida Bi, Norton Rose Fulbright’s Global Chair for 2022, said:

“I am delighted to be appointed Global Chair, and I look forward to working with my amazing colleagues around the world to nurture a culture of inclusivity and innovation. We are facing unprecedented changes, both as a firm and as a society, as we emerge from the global pandemic and respond to the climate crisis.”

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She added:

“I want us to be bold in taking advantage of the opportunities that have been created and be recognized as the world’s leading truly global law firm. I also look forward to celebrating, supporting, and connecting with my colleagues across the world. They are at the heart of everything we do, and they have been extraordinary in their dedication and focus over the last two years. ”

Gerry Pecht, Norton Rose Fulbright’s Global Chief Executive, said:

“Farmida Bi has distinguished herself as a leader at our firm and an award-winning lawyer in the global business community. I would like to thank Shauna Clark, our outgoing Global Chair, for her contributions in this role, and I look forward to working with Farmida to further enhance our firm for our clients and our people.”

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Netizens Bash Nadia Hussain For Wearing ‘Vulgar’ Clothes

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In a recent clip posted by Ahsan Khan, Nadia Hussain is getting trolled while talking about dealing with the trolls. Nadia Hussain appeared at the talk show, Timeout with Ahsan Khan. Khan captured a short clip of Nadia and posted it on social media. Meanwhile, it seems like that the actress saw it coming and made sure to say what was on her mind.

Nadia Hussain’s Outfit 

People were quick to comment on what the actress/model was wearing on the set. The post caught netizens’ eyes by mentioning how vulgar her outfit looked. They even mentioned how people would keep trolling her if she continued doing the same.

In a clip, Ahsan asked Nadia a heated question, which is, “What is your message for the trollers?”

The question seems entirely appropriate given that the former model is known for her blunt remarks and knows how to shut down the trolls. In response to the question, Nadia replied,

“They must learn some ethics or else will be treated the same way. We ignore sometimes, but everyone must know that we know how to handle the comments.”

Take a look at the clip below.

Netizens React

What caught the netizen’s eye is not what the actress is saying but what she is wearing.

People moved on to mention how vulgar her outfit looks, and people will always comment no matter how much she tries to stop them.

Read More: 7 Times Nadia Hussain Lashed Out On Trolls

Here are a few comments from the post.

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Ironically, the netizens didn’t understand her viewpoint and left some harsh remarks on the post.  The number of derogatory comments under the post is unbelievable, which brings us to the next point. When will this cat and mouse chase of celebrities and their fans end? When will the netizens leave the celebrities alone?

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9 Ways Blink Is Revolutionising Online Retail For Brands

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Blink Co. Technologies, a VC-funded B2B SaaS company, has taken the market by storm with Blink – a quick-commerce technology stack for brands that need a direct online ordering platform. The young startup scaled across five countries in only its first year of operations.

Blink is a revolutionary product with a myriad of capabilities that empower brands, of which the core ones are discussed in this article.

Data ownership

Aggregators and other third-party platforms generate sales for brands. However, brands are unaware of who their customers are. Conversely, Blink gives brands complete ownership of data on customers, orders, and financials, enabling them to make data-driven decisions, target promotions to the right customers, and obtain customer feedback among other things.

Affordable plug-and-play technology

Conventionally, brands have their own websites and mobile apps developed which is both costly and time-consuming. On the other hand, Blink equips brands with a comprehensive, ready-to-use quick commerce stack – a mobile app, a website, a merchant portal, a fleet management portal, and a delivery app – without the technical hassle

Branded user interfaces

Having a direct online ordering platform means that businesses have their own user interfaces fronted by their brand logos. This creates their digital identities, paving ways for them to gain brand-focused online traction.

Direct customer engagement

Technology that stores customer data allows brands to communicate directly with their customers, and personalise their experiences. Moreover, brands are better able to understand their customers’ concerns, get candid feedback, resolve complaints, run targeted promotions and gain customer insights, all of which drive customer delight, retention, and acquisition.

30-second order placement

Blink’s cutting-edge technology ensures that users enjoy a quick and seamless ordering experience. On average, an order is placed within 30 seconds of submission on a Blink-powered website and mobile app – that is almost instantaneous for the user, rendering better ratings on software review websites.

Same-day deliveries

Time-optimised deliveries lie at the core of Blink’s quick commerce enablement capabilities. Multi-location brands are equipped with Google Maps geofencing to fulfill orders from the customer’s nearest branch instead of dispatching from a single location. Parallel to this, riders are able to navigate customers’ exact locations using Google Maps in-app anytime, anywhere within minutes.

Business intelligence reporting

Data-driven decision-making has become an increasingly important driver of business growth. Brands that use Blink receive system-generated statistics in a dynamic dashboard backed by a Microsoft Power BI integration in the merchant portal. Data drill-downs by time frames, customer, product, branch, city, payment method, and more are available with the click of a button.

Multiple integrated capabilities

Unlike e-commerce platforms, Blink has outdone other players in its niche with a set of core payment, communication, and logistics integrations. These include Visa, Mastercard, Checkout, Stripe, and Pay2M for online payments, E.Ocean for SMS campaigns, and Bykea for third-party logistics among others.

Real-time fleet tracking

Blink’s customers can opt for the end-to-end fleet management system to manage deliveries in-house. The system allows visibility of rider attendance, two-step rider assignment, and real-time rider tracking all in one window on a user-friendly delivery portal.

With a state-of-the-art quick commerce solution such as Blink on offer, brands in Pakistan and beyond have the opportunity to achieve hypergrowth.

Book a free demo to find out how Blink can help your business.

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Shaan Asks PM Imran Khan To Ban Indian Content

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In recent news, veteran actor Shaan appealed to PM Imran Khan to ban content from across the border. Turning to his Twitter this week, the Khuda Ke Liye star appealed to PM Khan to ban Indian content and ‘protect’ the borders from foreign singers, music, and movies.

“ImranKhanPTI pls protect the cultural borders of Pakistan.. no Indian origin film should be released in Pakistan. As India has banned all the Pakistani content including singers artists film and music.. respect and equality must be a pivotal part on any trade,” tweeted Shaan on Saturday.

India Bans Pakistani Content 

After India has decided to ban all Pakistani artists and content, actor Shaan requests PM to do the same. Action must be taken to safeguard and protect our culture and content.

In response to the tweet, netizens replied to his request. One user commented that how cinema owners suffer when Indian films are banned due to the lack of local content, and that the responsibility of creating good content then rests on the shoulders of local filmmakers and actors. In response to the tweet, Shaan commented about the lack of investment in Pakistani cinema. He wrote,

“Then let’s import other stuff as well that we don’t find in Pakistan. That’s not how countries and nations are built. We must support and make our products world class and that cannot happen unless we have patriotic investors.”

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He added further in a separate reply, “A cinema is a retail outlet. They should be the first ones to invest in the infrastructure of films so [their] supply [doesn’t] dry out. It’s like opening a restaurant without a kitchen.”

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More Netizens React

Another user wrote, “Don’t be afraid of your competition! Improve your content first. Except Pakistan, the entire Muslim world is showing Indian films. The 70s, 80s and 90s PTV set example how they beat Doordarshan at that time only due to their superior content.”

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The actor then mentioned how his point is not banning the content but giving their own content and artists the respect they deserve. The actor asserted, “We are not afraid of the competition, they are. That’s why they have banned our artists and content. My point is respect and patriotism.”

Another user agreed with the actor’s point. He wrote, “In the times when the world is already full of hate and barriers, let’s talk about bridging the gaps and taking the barriers down. Let’s strive to make them reciprocate with love in the form of shared arts both (love and arts) of which know no bounds.”

In response, the actor simply stated, “In an ideal world, sure. But, in reality, not possible.”

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Asad Umar Shares Details About The Karachi Transformation Plan

On account of the green line project inauguration, federal minister Asad Umar share the details about the Karachi Transformation Plan with the public. He also revealed information about the remaining track of the Greenline project.

Karachi Transformation Plan

Minister for Planning Asad Umar has said that the buses will run for 15 days on probation. “The buses will start running regularly from December 25,” he added.

Meanwhile, the project is said to be completed with Rs 35 billion per the agreement between the Sindh government and the federal government. The Sindh government had requested the Federal government to take responsibility for its maintenance for three years.

The minister said, “Sindh government would collect the revenue of first three years and transfer it to the federal government as per accord.” However, the federal government would provide the subsidy to the passengers, he added.

He said this project would be profitable for the country, and the fare would be from Rs 15 to Rs 55. Also, he recommended that the provincial government review fare rates on an annual basis to make this project successful.

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Project Details 

Approved by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec), the Green Line project was executed by the Sindh Infrastructure Development Company Ltd (SIDCL). Starting from KESC Powerhouse Chowrangi in Surjani Town, the bus service is to terminate at Merewether Tower after passing through Nagan Chowrangi, North Nazimabad, Nazimabad and Gurumandir, with 21 stations along its route to cater to 300,000 passengers daily.

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With over 23-kilometre dedicated tracks, including an 11km elevated section, the bus service project also offers special services for the disabled.

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Meanwhile, “The K-4 project will be completed in September 2023.”

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Latest Rumors Suggest A Name Change

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Every time there is a big smartphone release scheduled, the rumors make their way into the market. One cannot simply stop the spread of them because they are like wildfire. If a person wants to know details about a device before its release, they may come across quite a lot of information. When Samsung wishes to release a device, they make sure the relevant hype is around it. When the S21 was about to hit the stores, everyone wanted to be a part of it. Just like that, the S22 Ultra has garnered quite a lot of attention.

It seems that, according to a confidential report released by Apple, the phone name might not be the one we expect it to be. In fact, the name might be changing to yet another flagship series that we are familiar with. While that does come as a surprise, it is a pleasant surprise. The smartphone itself has impressive specifications and a long waiting list for people wanting to buy.

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Samsung S22 Ultra Rumor

As said, this news was mentioned out of a confidential report. According to it, The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is going to be released under another name. They might just be calling it the S22 Note! Yes, the name of the upcoming ultra variant is going to be that of a Note. We have to say that this does align with previous leaks and rumors that were surrounding the phone. These included the note similar shape as well as the S-Pen configuration. It certainly is good news for fans of the series and everyone else alike!

In further detail, the base S22 variant and the S22+ are expected to come with 8GB ram, with two storage options. Yes, these options extend to 128GB and 256GB. However, the ultra variant is going to have 12GB ram, and if you wish to go higher, 16GB ram and 512GB storage. It seems the smartphone lines just keep getting stronger and better with Samsung.

A New Smartphone

There are still a few weeks to go before the expected launch is to happen. However, with the information we have received, we feel quite content that this is going to be a worthy release. Not only is it going to appeal to android fans but fans of iOS may take a glance in this direction as well. As far as the processing power is concerned, it is yet to be confirmed as well as some of the battery-related features.

Let us see how the news evolves over the coming weeks.

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Is ‘Playstation Now’ Soon Coming To Mobile Devices?

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Sony has been one of the front runners for gaming console development for a long time. No matter who released a gaming console, a Playstation was always considered the top one in any genre. When the PS2 was released to the world, it was considered a revolution. Sony did a massive jump in gaming that had never been done before. This happened every time Sony decided to release a gaming console. Amidst all this, Apple came upon information in a confidential report. According to that report, Sony had planned to release something on mobile devices. This was something that Sony already had up and running on its console systems.

If they are talking about what we think they are talking about, then Apple meant Sony’s Playstation Now service. According to the details of the report, the service was going to bring more than 400 PS3 titles to smartphones and many more. This was a decision they had, allegedly, planned to take back in 2017. Now, why is Apple interested in this so much? After all, Sony had a steaming service and was planning it for mobile phone but why Apple’s interest in it?

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Playstation Now Report

Turns out, Apple wanted to release their own version of this as well. They call it Apple Arcade and they promised quite a lot of titles on it. However, that was not to happen until two years later, when Apple Arcade finally did come out. Despite that, Sony decided to not move forward with that project. With that said, it is interesting to note that, back in 2017, Sony had thought of doing this project for mobile devices, using Playstation Now. It shows how ahead the company is of its time.

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While they have understood that they are not going to battle Apple on this front, they are certainly planning something else. It seems that something might come to mobile devices but we are not sure of it yet. What we do know is that Playstation games can still be streamed on Android devices as well as Apple ones. We have yet to see what the future holds in terms of Playstation Now and more.

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Future Prospects

That said, we hope we get to see Sony’s version of Apple Arcade sooner than later. Who would not want to experience that kind of gaming on a mobile platform? It makes everything quite convenient and easier to access. Who knows, Sony might already be done developing something like this!

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Junaid Khan & Mansha Pasha Trigger Pakistanis At Bridal Couture Week

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Every year, the fashion industry makes way for one of the most significant fashion events in the Pakistani industry, The Bridal Couture Week (BCW). This year, the bridal couture week has started in full swing, and we can’t help but swoon over all the looks from the very first day. One of the most talked-about moments from that first day was the walk of Junaid Khan and Mansha Pasha as showstoppers for Alishba and Nabeel.

The Stunning Duo

Junaid khan and Mansha Pasha are all set to release their new movie. Given that they have been working together for quite some time, the chemistry between the duo was exceptional at BCW. They walked towards the camera, stopped for a second before Junaid held the actress up in his arms. Of course, the moment felt swoon-worthy, and the attendees cheered for the duo. Here’s a look at the video below.

Still can’t get enough? Take a look at the pictures below.

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How Did The Public React?

Of course, netizens had a few things to say about the moment. They started calling them out and it isn’t like we are expecting anything new this time. So people started calling out the duo for displaying a cheap and nonsense act.

Here are a few things netizens had to say.

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While some even moved on to take jabs at the celebrity’s families. Most of them particularly mentioned Mansha’s husband, Jibran Nasir and how he must be feeling about the moment.

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This is the start of the event, and we can’t wait to see what the show has in store for us. Meanwhile, we hope that netizens take a step back and enjoy the show without getting triggered on the smallest of things.

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Best Tourist Locations in Lahore that Every Karachite Must Visit

Karachi is a sprawling metropolis. With high rise buildings and a never ending sea shore, the people of Karachi have it all. That’s the reason whenever they set out to travel, Karachites always miss home. If you are a travel buff, the first city on your to visit list within Pakistan, should be Lahore.

Lahore without question is one of the most vibrant cities of Pakistan. It houses a number of amazing places that people must see when they visit. Whether you’re there to shop, want try out the world famous cuisine, or just take a step back in history with the stunning historical landmarks, Lahore satiates the needs of just about any kind of tourist.

Food Street

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It is located within the old walled city of Lahore right next to the Roshnai Gate. Lined with shops of desi food items, this part of Lahore is not just pleasant to look at but is the one stop destination for all who want to dive knee deep in to the various food items the city has to offer. I can guarantee that you can find any desi food item that you might be craving for.

MM Alam Road

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This is one of the most visited places by people who come from abroad. The reason is simple, from restaurants like Village to Burger King, this road is bordered with cafes that offer people a variety of cuisines. The sheer number of restaurants and shops ensure that this road is always lively and bustling with activity.

Badshahi Mosque

 

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Built by the Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb in 1764 the stunning architecture is a real treat for all the history enthusiasts. From the moment you step onto the premises, you will be left speechless over the breathtaking details and the grandeur of the mosque. The walls and the roof are lined with intricate designs that only add to the aesthetics of the structural design.

Even when there is little or no wind outside the mosque, the architectural design ensures that there is always a light breeze inside the mosque. To aid the call to prayer the structure has been designed in such a manner that it can be heard throughout the mosque without the use of speakers.

Shahi Qillah

Shahi Qillah is also known as the Lahore Fort and was built in the 11th century by Mehmood of Ghazni. Since then, it stands tall and proud, a perfect reflection of the Muslim might that we once possessed. The Sheesh Mahal (the palace of mirrors) is a major attraction of the Shahi Qillah.

Wagha Border

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This is the one place on the border of Pakistan and India where you can enjoy a remarkable show put on by the soldiers of the two nations, a tradition that is being carried on since 1959. During the flag lowering ceremony in the evening, tourists can enjoy military parades performed by soldiers of both the countries. The patriotic setting, songs and the exercises performed by the soldiers will most definitely have a lasting impact on all those who visit.

Liberty Bazaar

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To satisfy your love of shopping, you need to go and shop at Liberty Bazaar! It is without a doubt the hub of all that is new and trendy in the fashion world in Pakistan. From branded clothes, bags, shoes and accessories to traditional bridal clothes and jewelry, this place will not disappoint the shopaholic in you in any way!

Minar-e-Pakistan

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The massive monument is a sight that you must visit if you are in Lahore. History remembers it as a symbol of promise as it marks the spot where the Lahore Resolution was passed by the All-India Muslim League; a significant step towards Pakistan’s independence. So make sure you take out time to visit this site whenever you visit Lahore.

Bonus tip: There is a double decker bus that picks up and drops tourists at the Qaddafi stadium, takes them through the old Lahore city all the way to Iqbal park, where they can get off and visit the Shahi Qillah, the Badshahi Mosque and Minar-e-Pakistan all for a nominal fee of 200 rupees!

Top 5 Pakistani Phuphos on Facebook

Ever found yourself struggling with phupho-crisis? If everything was going perfectly fine for you and you were to live your life like a Cinderella Song, you’ll find your phupho standing right behind you, holding a pin to burst your bubble.

1. AAMIR LIAQUAT – STAR PLUS PHUPHO

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He convinces you to shift your entire focus on him. He enjoys being the center of attention, glamorous and loud like Phuphos/ Buas on Starplus – simply crass and gaudy.

 

2. HAMZA ALI ABBASI – THE OPINIONATED PHUPHO

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He takes a jab at everything like every other phupho who’d feel the need to share her opinion losing track of the conversation.

Want to dig deeper, check out 11 Times Hamza Ali Abbasi Took Over Social Media

 

3. MUBASHER LUCMAN – GOSSIP PHUPHO

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All hell breaks loose when Mubasher Lucman wears his “phupho hat”, getting to the root cause of every issue by directing haywire questions at the culprit.

 

4. MEERA- AMERICA’S RETURNING PHUPHO “MISS GOOGLES

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There’s always a phupho who lives abroad and whenever she visits Pakistan she enlightens us with her fancy English.

 

5. FAISAL QURESHI – THE RANTING PHUPHO

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Phuphos have a tendency to make a fuss about everything and whine about things that may not concern them at any point.

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If you have a Phupho, you can relate at some point and if you are a phupho reading this article, we know that all your actions are driven by pure love and care for us and we love you back.

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(Disclaimer: The views expressed above solely belong to the writer and have only been put up in good humor. The content should only be taken as light-hearted comic take on current affairs, no offense to any individual or any group is intended.)

4 Smartphones With Better Cameras Than vivo Phones In The Same Price

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Smartphones have become more common than a lot of things now. While phones may not have been a priority before, they are certainly one now. Despite there being so many brands, all of them have good sales and tough competition. If you decide to go out and buy a smartphone, you might be confused as to which brand to go for. From Apple to Samsung, all the way to realme, Xiaomi, and vivo, the selection is endless. However, there are always phone variants where one is better than the other in one regard or another.

Just like that, there are brands, with impressive cameras, that can outrun vivo smartphones. We are talking about phones that have a similar budget, but with a better camera to this brand. The brand may have other specifications better but we can tell you where the camera stands out!

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1. Realme 7i And Y33s

Apart from the visible differences in chipsets, the realme 7i has a quad-camera array. The main one is set at 64MP, with an 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor. Combined, this makes the 7i quite a formidable phone to work with. In contrast, the Y33s has a triple camera array, with the main one at 50MP. Alongside this, it has a 2MP macro and 2mp depth sensor.

The realme 7i costs about Rs. 34,000/- whereas the Y33s costs Rs. 38,000/-

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2. Redmi Note 10 and Vivo Y51s

Of course, we cannot mention the list without a robust Xiaomi phone. The Redmi Note 10 has a quad-camera array, with the main one at 48MP, followed by an 8mp ultra-wide. Additionally, it has a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens. Compared to this, the Y51s has a triple camera array, with the main one at 48MP, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth. Can we make do without that ultra-wide sensor? It is quite useful and impressive.

The Redmi Note 10 costs Rs.32,000/- and the vivo Y51s is at Rs.36,000/-

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3. Realme C25s and vivo Y30

If we lower the budget a bit, we can still find some smartphones to compare. Looking at the C25s, it has a triple-camera array in the budget it comes in. The main is at 48MP, with a 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor. As a result, it stands ahead of the Y30’s quad-camera array because of the better main lens. While the Y30 has a quad array, it might not be able to deliver what the C25s can in a triple array.

The realme C25s costs Rs.23,000/- and the vivo Y30 is at Rs.27,000/-

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4. Realme 8 Pro And V21e

Now, we must look at the mid-range and slightly higher-end domain as well. The realme 8 Pro has a quad-camera array, with the main one at a staggering 108MP! Paired with an 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth sensor, it makes for one powerful camera phone. Compared to it, the V21e has a triple camera array, with the main one at 64MP, followed by 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro. We do need that depth sensor as well!

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realme 8 Pro is being sold at Rs.46,000/- and the V21e is at Rs.43,000/-

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6 Things Pakistanis Can Do In The Upcoming Winter Vacations

7 Things Pakistanis Can Do During Winter Vacation
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Winters are approaching fast which means it is time for winter vacations. And we all know what that means; lots of free time on hand. However, winter vacation also means that you can get to travel to your favourite places and indulge in activities you do not get to do all year round. As the temperature drops and you wrap up in more layers, start planning for the vacations to end your year on a good note.

Here is a list of all the activities you can enjoy this season.

1. Travel To Northern Areas 

This goes without saying, but travelling to northern areas can be one of the best things you can do this winter. With new places opening up and the latest facilities available travelling and staying in the north is not a task anymore. Just make sure to plan your trip accordingly to avoid the hassle of finding accommodation at the last moment.

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2. Travel Abroad 

If you are an enthusiast who likes the hustle and bustle, then travelling abroad at this time of the year sure has its perks. With the holiday season approaching, there are many more activities you can enjoy at this time of the year, not to mention the endless rounds of sales to sort your wardrobe for the rest of the year.

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3. Try Something New 

This might sound cliche, but winter vacations are the best time to indulge in a new activity. You can avoid the humidity and the risk of dehydration at the loss of extensive sweating. It can be your favourite class at the baking studio or a yoga course you have been putting off for months now. In any case, you get to enjoy things with utmost peace and the calmness of the season.

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4. Stay-Cation 

Stay-cation doesn’t have to be travelling to a different city. You can invite some relatives over and set up a cosy place at your home. You can enjoy many activities, including a movie night, a shopping spree, a formal dinner, and more.

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5. Play Dress-up 

Winters and wedding season goes hand in hand, which means never-ending shopping mall trips and outfit planning. Take your sweet time to plan your looks for this wedding season so that you are not running around like a clueless person. This will also give you more control of the situation, and you will be able to plan your events accordingly.

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6. Switch Up Your Room 

While winter calls for cosy evenings and snuggling in your favourite comforter, you can give a new look to both your wardrobe and your room. Switch up your wardrobe to the winter season so you can enjoy layering and snuggling in your favourite outfits. Re-arrange your furniture set up some fairy lights and a cosy place to binge watch in the long evenings.

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Plan, Plan, and Plan

While other cities are blessed with a good winter season, the winter season, and consequently, winter vacations in Karachi can pass in a blink of an eye, and you will be left with so many things to do. Take your sweet time to plan accordingly for the vacations so that you get the most out of it.

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It’s Time For Some Pakistani Parents To Unlearn Toxic Behaviour

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One cannot shy away from the idea that we have to respect our parents. Almost every culture and every religion endorse this. However, in respecting parents, often it happens that the parents start upholding toxic beliefs. Considering our personality and our parenting style reflect how our relationship has been with our parents, it becomes important, teaching Pakistani parents the difference between right parenting and toxicity.

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Pakistani parents and invasion of personal space

While parents may come from a place where they do not want their children to be involved in wrongful acts, it is better to not invade their personal space. By this, we surely do not mean that children should be left on their own accord, rather, they should be taught with resolute behavior and then be given only enough free space that they can make their own decision.

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Parents are always right

This idea comes from an understanding that since you have lived more than the children, you know more. But here is an interesting fact, in the ever-changing times, the kids of today are better able to attune themselves. Hence, it is actually possible that while you may know more, you may not know everything.

Being a dictator

Our society, unfortunately, has taught parents that the only way they will get revered is if they act like dictators. That is not true. In fact, it distances you from your children. That said, it is okay, if you do not want them to treat you as an equal. Where you stand and where they stand are indeed very different places. But by being a dictator you teach your children that they cannot communicate with you. As a result, even if they start sitting in wrong company, you wouldn’t even know. All the dictatorship would be for nothing, then, wouldn’t it?

Expecting children to fulfill parents’ dreams

In most cases, parents believe the children to be their extension.

“I did not get to study a certain discipline? Fine! My kid will do it.”

“I did not start a business? My child has to.”

“I started a company? My child has to inherit it!”

Parents forget that if they have dreams, their children are full fledged humans too with their own dreams.

Pakistani parents & comparison with others’ children

The worst thing parents do unintentionally is comparing their kids with others in front of them. If you have been following the ongoing drama, Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay, this is beautifully shown in it. When you needlessly compare your children with their friends or cousins, they develop insecurities. You may be doing it with the intention of encouraging them, but it takes a wrong turn really.

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If you are a parent and have been doing all these, its time to revisit your parenting style. And if you are a child and are seeing your parent doing this, either show them this article or have a talk with them of course, with respect laced tone.

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Are Android Games Coming To Windows In 2022?

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Android has become one of the most extensive operating systems out there. It gives the user quite a lot of control and allows them to work freely without obstacles. Despite there being some security concerns, the OS keeps releasing updates to ensure a breach does not occur. Just like that, gaming on Android phones is quite widespread. People consider it the best handheld platform for gaming. However, now it seems that their games are going to be making their way to windows soon too!

In recent news, it came to light that Android was willing to expand its base of games. You must be aware of how popular some of the mobile games are. The communities behind PUBG Mobile and Call Of Duty Mobile are so huge, we may find ourselves shocked at the size of them. Not just that, but the amount of android games that are released each month is staggering on its own. To have that game base enter the windows domain is an impressive achievement.

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Android Games Incoming

According to sources, a Google Play games application is coming to Windows in 2022. Through that, users will be able to play android games on their laptops, PCs, and tablets. This gives the google play store a wider range to expand their domain. Gaming is not something that should be restricted to a single audience. Making these games cross-platform is only going to increase the traffic and revenue on them. In fact, it is fun to play cross-platform because there are so many more players.

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For now, they have just teased that the app will be released in 2022 but not a lot of details have been made public. The application is going to support windows 10 and higher versions but it will not allow streaming of the games. For now, the players can just play the stories, the battle royales and have the time of their lives!

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Gaming Progression

That said, we hope this development brings a huge player base to both platforms. It will always be fun to play new games when they are released. It is even more fun to play them with friends who do not have the same devices you do. That is the best part about cross-platform. You can now have a smartphone and be able to play with someone who has a laptop!

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Gaming really has brought people together under one roof. It is one of the biggest uniting factors of people everywhere. Covid may have brought about a lot of dire events but the increase in online gaming was certainly a plus. What better way to spend lockdown than to spend hours gaming with your friends.

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Sales Tax Exemption To Be Retained On Electric Vehicle Imports By Govt

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Do you ever wonder what an electric vehicle drive feels like? It must be quieter and smoother than combustion engine ones. You know there is no engine block so there must be more space. Additionally, the lighter weight but sturdier body also means a long-range for the vehicle. There are many qualities about them that make a person purchase an electric vehicle. However, if there is a sales tax on its import in Pakistan, it can turn out to be quite expensive. To make sure that does not happen, the government has decided something.

This decision may prove to be quite fruitful for us in the long term. In fact, it has quite a lot of hidden benefits as well. In recent news, the sales tax on the import of electric vehicles had been exempted. That resulted in more people purchasing them because of the lower price bracket. However, there were rumors circling that the tax exemption was going to be recalled. That would have meant returning to the higher price of an electric vehicle that not many would buy here.

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Electric Vehicle Imports And Tax

It seems that the government has decided to retain the sales tax exemption. This means that people can continue to buy them without worrying about paying a high sales tax on the vehicle. Already the registration on an electric vehicle is quite low, thus this only adds plus points to it. No matter what angle we look at it from, it is beneficial in the long run.

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The sales tax imposition was going to be 17% on these vehicles and we are glad that it is not to be. These vehicles are safe from such a tax, at least till 2026. By 2022, more exemptions are said to occur within companies as well. They want to make the vehicles as affordable as possible.

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A Clean Energy Era

It is good to promote thinking about the new energy era. The coming time is going to be based around electric vehicles more than combustion engine ones. These engines may be becoming history but there is still time for a complete transition. Instead of a rapid one, it is going to be gradual. After all, each and every one of us wants to be a part of this new era that is approaching.

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The Sales Tax Exemption stands and it should. It is a way to promote an electric vehicle sale and its future impact. People would want to buy such vehicles when they are not full of heavy taxation. Who knows, maybe Pakistan will be one of the developers of electric vehicles on a massive scale, sometime in the future.

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